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For Dwight Gingerich, a story of Fame and so many others

DES MOINES When the Hall of Fame moment arrived for Hillcrest Academy boys basketball coach Dwight Gingerich, he was not alone. His wife, Mo, joined hands with Dwight as they walked out to … more

Hillcrest/IMS alums react to Dwight Gingerich's Hall of Fame induction

What they’re saying about Dwight …   Hillcrest Academy/IMS alums react to Dwight Gingerich’s selection to the Iowa High School Basketball Hall of Fame.   … more

Hillcrest track teams travel to ISU to kick off their season

AMES March is here and marching ahead to compete indoors before the outdoor meets begin in earnest, the Ravens flew west to participate in the Iowa Association of Track Coaches Indoor State … more

Hillcrest's Dwight Gingerich inducted into Iowa Basketball Hall of Fame

DES MOINES Dwight Gingerich, who has stacked up 738 victories in 42 seasons at Hillcrest Academy and Iowa Mennonite School, became a Hall of Famer on Friday, March 8. Gingerich was inducted … more

Photo gallery: Hillcrest versus Maquoketa Valley basketball

The Hillcrest Ravens lost to the Maquoketa Valley Wildcats 59-46 on Thursday, Feb. 15, ending their playoff run. See The News, dated Thursday, Feb. 22, for the complete story. more

Ravens tame Lions in first round playoff action

  KALONA Tournament time is finally here, and the Lions hoped to change their fortune against SEISC foe Hillcrest, losing the last seven contests against the Ravens, but it was not meant to … more

Warriors defeat Ravens in the first round of postseason play

WAYLAND WACO made sure the third time was not the charm for the Hillcrest girls, as the Warriors continued to find success against the Ravens with a 44-32 round one playoff win last Thursday. … more

Hillcrest’s growth-filled season ends against Maquoketa Valley

DEHLI Hillcrest dominated Lone Tree for a 1A division four first-round victory. Their next task was the Maquoketa Valley Wildcats, a team Hillcrest was unfamiliar with. The teams dueled … more

Playoff basketball preview: Regional pairings released for area girls teams

KALONA The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union released postseason regional brackets for classes 1A through 3A last Wednesday afternoon.   Mid-Prairie, Hillcrest Academy, Highland, … more

Ravens stand tall against Arrows, tame Tigers

KALONA   Getting retribution for an earlier season loss, the Raven girls played a close contest in front of their home crowd, defeating the Wapello Arrows, 39-34, on Jan. 30. It had … more

Hillcrest sweeps Wapello, grounds Central Lee

KALONA   Snapping a three-game losing streak and breaking out the brooms against a conference opponent, Hillcrest hammered Wapello, 70-43, on Jan. 30.   Collecting a blowout … more

Claire Withrow on target for Hillcrest Ravens

When Claire Withrow’s freshman season at Hillcrest Academy began more than a year ago, she was in the Ravens starting lineup. That’s a big deal for a 15-year-old. She hit a … more

Local showdown: Ravens overcome competitive Lions

KALONA During a Hillcrest vs. Lone Tree doubleheader, the Hillcrest crowd grew evermore impatient, ready for the main event. The wait was well worth it. The Hillcrest Ravens beat the … more

Local showdown: Lady Lions continue impressive streak over the Ravens

KALONA In a Friday night showdown, the Lone Tree Lady Lions beat the Hillcrest Ravens 60-27. The win gavethe Lady Lions a 13-1, respectable record. The Ravens on the other hand dropped to … more

Huskies entertain Ravens in snowy Riverside

RIVERSIDE   Amidst all the blizzard, wind chill, and winter storm warnings, the Highland Girls and Boys Basketball teams still found time for the second meeting with the Hillcrest Academy … more

Girls Basketball: Highland vs Hillcrest

Highland defeated Hillcrest, 47-38, on Jan. 11.  The Huskies improve their record to 10-3 while Hillcrest's record drops to 4-10.  Highland senior Sarah Burton (4) lead all … more

Boys Basketball: Hillcrest vs Highland

Hillcrest defeated Highland, 65-27, on Jan. 11. With this win the Ravens improve their record to 10-4 while Highland's record drops to 1-9. Hillcrest junior Mason Bender (14) lead the … more

West Liberty (and game-ending buzzer) holds off Hillcrest by 2

KALONA Kale Bailey’s 3-point shot was a season highlight. Or so it looked. The Class 1A Hillcrest Academy Ravens trailed 2A West Liberty by two points in the final seconds of its … more

Yoder, Withrow lead Hillcrest girls to first league win since 2020

KALONA Hillcrest Academy’s Malia Yoder and Claire Withrow had never seen a conference win. Not in basketball. On the second night of the new year, Jan. 2, Yoder and Withrow … more

A Talented New Crop

The ball is flying around the perimeter of Mid-Prairie’s offense at a dizzying pace. And then it winds up in the hands of Golden Hawks freshman Brooklyn Schneider, setting up for yet … more
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